Ye going to trial in $1M Malibu mansion case: What to know

Nearly three years after selling his Malibu mansion,Yeis heading to court over the renovation process for the multimillion-dollar property.

The Grammy-winning rapper andcontroversial figure, formerly known asKanye West, is going to trial this week after a former employee, Tony Saxon, sued the rapper in September 2023 for various labor abuses while working on his Southern California home.

Three months later, Yeput the beachfront residence up for sale, two years after he paid $57 million for it. The property, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, includes 4,000 square feet of interior space and about 1,500 square feet of outdoor living areas, and nearly every room has views of the Pacific Ocean.

Around 200 tons of concrete, 200 tons of steel reinforcement and 12 massive pylons were used to construct the home, according to the property's description.

"Selling Sunset"starJason Oppenheimlisted the mansion for $53 million, which made for a $4 million loss for Ye. The real-estate broker said the new price reflected the property's value after the rapper removed the home's interiors.

According toRealtor.com, the property returned to the market last August after real-estate developer Steven "Bo" Belmont purchased the home for $21 million and later relisted the home for $39 million, reportedly cutting a short-lived deal with luxury home developer Andrew Mazzella at one point.

"Tony has been waiting two-and-a-half years for his day in court, and he's looking forward to telling his story," Saxon's attorney, Neama Rahmani, said in a statement to USA TODAY. "The public will be able to draw their own conclusions as to who is telling the truth."

USA TODAY has reached out to Ye's representatives for comment.

Here's everything you need to know about the case.

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Born Kanye Omari West, Ye transformed himself from a college dropout in Chicago to an undisputable icon of music and fashion. But a string of controversies has the rapper facing a fallout. In October 2022, several companies, including Adidas and Balenciaga fashion house, cut ties with the star after he made antisemitic remarks.

Look back on Ye's life and career, from his marriage and divorce from Kim Kardashian to his polarizing political statements. Here, Ye and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye hit the 2025 Grammys red carpet donning a black shirt and pants, sunglasses and a chain. Meanwhile, wife Bianca Censori wore a black fur coat that she removed to pose in a nearly nude, see-through dress as photographers captured the couple's appearance.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye and Bianca Censori attend the Marni fall/winter 2024 fashion show on Feb. 23, 2024, in Milan, Italy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye and Bianca Censori are seen in the stands during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match Inter Milan vs Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan on Feb. 20, 2024.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charlie Wilson, left, and Ye attend Wilson's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on Jan. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye attended the premiere for "The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM," a documentary by conservative political commentator Candace Owens, on Oct. 12, 2022.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> during an appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast a few days after the event found the rapper making controversial statements on the manner of Floyd's death." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ye and his children Saint West, Chicago West and Psalm West, who he shares with ex Kim Kardashian, attended the Balenciaga womenswear spring/summer 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2, 2022.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> gave an impassioned speech about Diddy, who he called his "brother."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> were rumored to be romantically linked at the time." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> then-girlfriend Julia Fox, an actress and model, attended the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 23, 2022." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> temporarily moved into the venue following the event while he finished work on his 10th studio album "Donda," named after his late mother Donda West." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Easter Sunday service during the 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 21, 2019." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "feel like Superman." Trump called him "a smart cookie."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

See Kanye West, Ye, the polarizing rapper, fashion mogul

Born Kanye Omari West, Ye transformed himself from a college dropout in Chicago to an undisputable icon of music and fashion. But a string of controversies has the rapper facing a fallout. In October 2022, several companies, including Adidas and Balenciaga fashion house,cut ties with the starafter he made antisemitic remarks.Look back on Ye's life and career, from his marriage and divorce from Kim Kardashian to his polarizing political statements. Here, Ye and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Why is Ye being sued for Malibu mansion?

In his lawsuit against Ye, Saxon accused the rapper, as well as 10 anonymous "Doe" defendants, of disability discrimination, violations of multiple labor codes, unpaid wages and reimbursements, and wrongful retaliatory termination.

Saxon said he began working on Ye's Malibu home around September 2021 after being hired as a "project manager" for the property's renovations, a position that required him to be a "full-time security" and "live-in caretaker." His duties, totaling 16-hour workdays, included cleaning construction and demolition work, coordinating workers and hiring contractors.

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The former employee also detailed the "dangerous working conditions" he and his coworkers navigated, including sleeping arrangements located near open insulation and a lack of safety equipment for demolition work. Saxon provided several photos and videos allegedly showing these conditions, according to court documents reviewed by USA TODAY.

Saxon alleged he shared his complaints about the unsafe working environment with Ye on "numerous occasions," but the rapper allegedly took no action.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Callum Turner, left, and Dua Lipa attend the "Rosebush Pruning" premiere during the Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin on Feb. 14, 2026.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Music's biggest stars are kicking off February on a high note with the 2026 Grammy Awards, where Bad Bunny had a big night with an album of the year win for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

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Former Ye employee says he was fired over renovation dispute

Around November 2021, Saxon allegedly injured his back "severely" while working on the project. Although he reported the injury to Ye and requested time off to rest, Saxon said the Yeezy founder ignored his request.

That same month, Saxon was terminated from his project manager role after he said he refused to comply with Ye's "dangerous" demand to remove "all of the electricity and windows from the house."

"'If you don't do what I say, you're not going to work for me,'" Ye reportedly told Saxon, according to the lawsuit. "'I'm not going to be your friend anymore, and you'll just see me on TV.'"

Ye speaks out:Rapper apologizes, says he's not 'an antisemite' in full-page newspaper ad

How much money is Ye accuser demanding?

Saxon is requesting more than $1 million in unpaid wages and loss of earnings as a result of his employment with Ye.

When does Ye trial start?

Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 23, at the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Stanley Mosk Courthouse.

Will Ye testify in Malibu mansion trial?

According to a statement from Saxon's attorney, Neama Rahmani, Ye is expected to take the stand during the trial.

How long will Ye trial last?

The rapper's trial, overseen by Judge Brock T. Hammond, is expected to last one week.

Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Ye Malibu mansion trial – What to know about rapper's lawsuit

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• William candidly said he was not in a "calm state."

Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first appearance since ex-Prince Andrew's arrest, showing up at the BAFTA awards last night in matching velvet-accented looks. But apparently William was not feeling it.

The future king was asked aboutHamnetwhile on the carpet, and said he hadn't watched it due to being in the wrong frame of mind.

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"My baby 💗 Ari Sky Murphy 💗," she wrote across the clip.

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Eric, 36, had his head resting on Jasmin's stomach, turning his head to face the camera. The mom-to-be smiled down at her husband in one photo, and was pictured standing by herself outside in a few others.

"Thank you Jesus for the greatest gift ❤️❤️❤️," the couple wrote in their joint caption.

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In November 2024, Eric popped the question to Jasmin after over three years of dating, and the pair announced the happy news through a sweet video shared onInstagram— which included footage of the moment Jasmin said "yes." The clip, set to "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benét, showed the couple walking into a room decorated with candles, roses and flower petals, and then Eric getting down on one knee and opening his ring box.

"It's beautiful! Oh my gosh," Jasmin said of the engagement ring before saying "yes" and sharing a kiss with her now-husband.

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"They're both beautiful," Eddie said. "They look amazing together. And it's funny [because] everybody [asks], 'What is that baby going to be funny?'"

"Just our gene pool is going to make this funny baby," he continued. "If they ever get married and have a child, I'm expecting the child to be funny."

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"It's my desert island disc," he says. "I've written with Philip Bailey, but the heart of that group was (the late) Maurice White. He was a hero of mine. His voice – he's one of the most underrated singers ever."

Richard Marx has worked with dozens of artists, but one stands out for a surprising reason

"I'm going to answer this differently than I thought I would," Marx says when asked who his favorite collaborator has been during his lengthy career. "I've written many songs withKeith Urban,including three of his hits, and it's never a particularly enjoyable experience," he says, continuing, "It's laborious. The music usually comes fast to us and we riff off each other, but when it comes to lyrics, it's not fun. We've had some contentious moments working together, but … I love what I've done with Keith."

Marx cites Urban's 2011 anthem"Long Hot Summer"as one of his favorites, which the pair wrote in three writing sessions in three different cities.

"My relationship with Keith is interesting in that we butt heads, but I love him and at the end of the day, what we have written together I really hold dear."

Richard Marx's keys to health – no sugar and plenty of sun

The lithe Marx has been a vegetarian – sometimes vegan – most of his life, as well as someone committed to fitness. But when he turned 60 two years ago, he made a major change to his diet and cut out all added sugar.

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After a few months of the new regimen he had some medical tests and, "My doctor went, 'Dude! You're 60 and you have no inflammation in your body.' And Idrink!," he says with a laugh.

Marx, who lives in Hidden Hills, California with wifeDaisy Fuentes, is also a fan of the sun.

"I'll sit in the sun for 20 minutes without any sunscreen, get my vitamin D. The sun is not our enemy," he says.

He's tried meditation, but "I always fall asleep … my meditation is to take an hourlong hike."

Age has also injected Marx with a modified philosophical outlook on life.

"It can be such a bummer, but I'm starting to be conscious of how much time I have left. I don't want to waste time. I want to get experiences. I have three sons I'm really close to, I'm madly in love – Daisy and I have so much fun together. We have a lot of stuff we have to do, but we just need to have fun," he says.

Yes, Richard Marx knows he has great hair

Marx's coif,legendary in the '80s and '90sand just as lush today, isn't the product of genetics, but, he says, luck.

"I have a half-brother who is bald, so I'm so lucky I have all this hair. God knows I've tortured with product and hair straightener and it's still like, 'Love ya! Still here!'"

The veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, "Do you wanna get rocked?" at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliott told USA TODAY the band wants to keep some "mystique" about show plans but, "Vegas will have a new concept."

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The veteran British glam rockers will be asking Las Vegas, "Do you wanna get rocked?" at their new dozen-concert residency at Caesars Palace. Singer Joe Elliotttold USA TODAYthe band wants to keep some "mystique" about show plans but, "Vegas will have a new concept."Dates:Feb. 3 - Feb. 28 (Las Vegas).More here.

Richard Marx isn't a Botox guy – for now

Given Marx's proclivity for the sun, he knows he has to stay moisturized to combat the effect of the rays. His wife is always ready to give an assist.

"Daisy will be standing next to me in the bathroom and going, 'Oh my God, isthathow you put lotion on your face?' She always has some retinol and all that stuff and I'm becoming a bit more diligent about my skin," he says.

As for Botox, Marx isn't against the procedure, but "never say never. I do know that my vanity will probably get the best of me. That's the reason my hair isn't white. I let my hair go gray a little during the pandemic and my oldest son (Brandon) went, 'Dad, youneedto color your hair because you look 10 years older!'"

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Richard Marx loves Elvis, sunshine and sometimes Keith Urban

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